This announcement is for the information of members.
The Royal Forums unreservedly supports the initiative but is not directly involved in the fundraising.

29 April 2013 - 31 August 2013

In anticipation of the birth of The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge's first child, the royal community
- spearheaded by five blogs - have banded together in a charitable initiative called
the "Baby Cambridge Fundraiser."

The Duchess of Cambridge is Royal Patron to East Anglia's Children's Hospices (EACH), a charity that provides exceptional care to children and families with life-threatening conditions. This year they must raise £5.75 million ($8.7 million) from public donations to deliver services.
The fundraising team has chosen to support this very important cause.

To spice things up, many fashion brands which Kate Middleton has worn have generously donated items which will be rolled out in prizes to be won over the coming weeks. For royal watchers, fashion enthusiasts and beyond, it is a very exciting and unprecedented endeavor.

EACH has been chosen becasue it is a cause very close to The Duchess of Cambridge's heart. She has been EACH's Royal Patron since January 2012 and delivered her very first speech when she opened their TreeHouse Hospice in Ipswich.

All the funds raised from the Baby Cambridge Fundraiser will be donated to EACH in recognition of the care they provide young patients and the support offered for family members of those children.

East Anglia's Children’s Hospices must raise £5.75 million ($8.7 million) from public donations to deliver services this year. This amounts to more than £15,000 ($23,000) a day, every day of the year.

Services through EACH are offered in three hospice locations in England and include day care in the patient’s family home or hospice, support for family members, various therapies and end of life care.

JUSTGIVING

The JustGiving Page has been set up; any person, anywhere in the world, can donate via credit card (Visa, Mastercard, Switch / Maestro ) or PayPal. The process is as easy as shopping online, and is very secure. You can donate in different currencies, too, whether in £, $ or €. JustGiving personally does not charge any fees.

Hello! Thank you very much to the admins for putting up this special thread for the Baby Cambridge Fundraiser. It's doing very, very well so far and on behalf of the directors, I'd like to extend my gratitude.

I'm not sure if the forum members are aware, but to mark the BCF launch, we're doing a GIVEAWAY which US/Canada residents can enter for FREE via the link below.